2026.Book15 - The Safety Net (Camilleri)

 Another good one, somewhat lower stakes

2026.Book14 - The Alienist (Carr)

 Pretty good, kind of pointlessly lurid, not great writing, but fast moving plot 

2026.Book13 - Because Internet (McCulloch)

Very interesting. Internet as research source for informal language 

2026.Book12 - The Strength of the Few (Islington)

 Very good; tons of plot, excellent ending.

2026.Book11 - Essays (Shawn)

 Very good. Thought provoking. Mark Strand, Wallace Stevens 

2026.Book10 - Behind the Beautiful Forevers (Boo)

 Very good, real life, gritty.

2026.Book9 - Skyward Inn (Whiteley)

 Very good sf. Godheadsilo reference?

2026.Book8 - How to Do Nothing (Odell)

 Very good, inspirational.

2026.Book7 - Blood of Tyrants (Novik)

 Good plots, doesn't seem like it's near the end of the series.